Penumbra: Where the Light Comes into the Shadow
A Mixed Media Portrait Lesson
(This lesson was originally a part of LifeBook 2019)
An online expressive portrait lesson in acrylic paint. Explore darks and lights and paint a beautiful mixed media portrait.
Course is Open- Instant Access
ONLY $45 CAN
approximately $35 US
Hello creative friends,
I am so very excited to be offering this art lesson that was originally a part of LifeBook 2019!! I’ll show you step by step how to create your own mixed media portrait exploring darks and lights. Portraits can feel scary! I’ll lead you every step of the way and encourage you to be kind and compassionate with yourself as you create.
Would love for you to join me!
Melanie/Tiyaltelwet
Class Overview:
In this class, you will/learn…
creating a soulful portrait
how to use the supplies
map darks and lights
journaling on the canvas
bringing dark and light into the page
design composition
brining in imagery
This Class includes…
5 videos
90 min of video
Downloadable step-by-step PDF
“Melanie is such a gentle soul with so much to give. She is very inspiring to a healthy practice involving mind/body/spirit in an artful way.”
Supplies
Here are the supplies I used which can be adapted.
Mixed media paper (140lb)
Pattern paper, imagery and text page
1-2 colours of acrylic paint
Matte Medium
White gesso and clear gesso
3-6 paint colours (I used Paynes Grey, Phthalo Turquoise Light, Irridescent Bright Silver, Muted Turquoise, Alizarin Crimson Hue, Titanium White)
Brayer
Scissors
Pencil and eraser
White charcoal pencil
White gel pen
Assorted brushes
only $45 CAN
approx $35 US
Immediate Access
About Me
I am an Indigenous mixed media artist who teaches online art classes to women around the world. I help women build a joyful and self-compassionate art practice. I am trained in Expressive Arts.
Creating art brings me into the present moment, into stillness. In this space I am not dwelling on the past or worrying about the future. In stillness, I find myself. I find peace, clarity and connection with my real emotions.
I am from the Squamish First Nation in Vancouver, Canada. I live in my community with my wonderful husband of 20 years (and our sweet kitten) and I draw from my traditional ancestry and teachings in my art practice.
In my art, I depict the strength, realness and vulnerability of women. Art has many medicines to share with us—stillness, joy, connection-- and by building a self- compassionate art practice, we can experience these medicines on a regular basis.
“I thoroughly enjoyed learning. You were very precise with your instructions. You gave unstintingly of your self and of your knowledge. Your videos were full of details and information. I also liked the pace with which you explained and approached the class. I liked the two projects. I didn’t feel overwhelmed trying to do them nor felt burdened that I had to “get” it. I came across your mini-class by pure accident. I was and are very pleased that I signed up. I learned a lot. Thank you for your care. I look forward to your next class.”